Gluten-Free Lemon Chicken Asparagus Quinoa Pasta Recipe

30m total time

A light and refreshing pasta dish with tender chicken, crisp asparagus, and a zesty lemon flavor, perfect for a healthy lunch. The gluten-free quinoa pasta adds a nutritious twist to this Italian classic.

Cost: $$
italian
healthy
gluten free
lunch

Ingredients

200g gluten-free quinoa pasta
200g chicken breast, diced
1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Seasoning

1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Steps

Cook the quinoa pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced chicken and season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme and cook until browned and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
Add the asparagus pieces to the skillet and cook until tender-crisp.
Return the chicken to the skillet and add the cooked quinoa pasta.
Pour in the lemon juice and zest, stirring everything together.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and grated parmesan cheese before serving.

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